Psychology at Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA · Associate's Degree · about 173 graduates a year
Diablo Valley College graduates in psychology earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Diablo Valley College Compares for Psychology
All 106 colleges reporting psychology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada College Redwood City, CA | $67,015 | $60,979 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA | $55,694 | $50,678 | #6 | — |
| 3 | Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX | $54,750 | $55,665 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Gavilan College Gilroy, CA | $54,585 | $49,669 | #7 | — |
| 5 | City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $52,214 | $47,511 | #9 | — |
| 6 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $49,853 | $53,201 | #3 | $38,019 |
| 7 | University of Cincinnati-Clermont College Batavia, OH | $49,853 | $53,201 | #4 | $38,019 |
| 8 | University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Blue Ash, OH | $49,853 | $53,201 | #5 | $38,019 |
| 9 | College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA | $49,708 | $45,231 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Reedley College Reedley, CA | $49,535 | $45,074 | #15 | — |
| 11 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $48,810 | $46,457 | #11 | — |
| 12 | Mission College Santa Clara, CA | $48,667 | $44,284 | #16 | — |
| 13 | San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA | $48,650 | $44,268 | #17 | $26,229 |
| 14 | Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA | $48,309 | $43,958 | #18 | — |
| 15 | Skyline College San Bruno, CA | $47,301 | $43,041 | #21 | — |
| 16 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $46,131 | $43,907 | #19 | $24,052 |
| 17 | Trinity Valley Community College Athens, TX | $45,926 | $46,693 | #10 | — |
Other Majors at Diablo Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $88,450 | — | #2 of 23 |
| Economics | $60,076 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | $59,723 | — | #6 of 24 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,444 | — | #30 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,853 | — | #95 of 547 |
| Sociology | $56,683 | — | #4 of 29 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $54,934 | $24,803 | #12 of 28 |
| Health-Related Knowledge and Skills | $45,397 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | $43,165 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,995 | $35,813 | #685 of 947 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,912 | — | #34 of 53 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Diablo Valley College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn $48,309 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Diablo Valley College rank for psychology?
Among 106 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Diablo Valley College ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Diablo Valley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for psychology ($39,288).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.